British Independent Film Awards: ‘Pillion’ & ‘Die My Love’ Among Craft Winners

Netflix has released an official trailer for the documentary 'Cover-Up', directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, which pays tribute to investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. The film showcases Hersh's fearless reporting and his role in exposing significant political cover-ups in the United States. It premiered at several prestigious film festivals, including Venice and Telluride, and highlights Hersh's dedication to uncovering the truth.

The exhibition 'Ooo La La' at Sadie Coles HQ and Frankie Rossi Art Projects in London features the works of artists Maggi Hambling and Sarah Lucas. The show contrasts Lucas's witty sculptures with Hambling's semi-abstract paintings. Lucas, a prominent figure of the Young British Artists, pays homage to Hambling with a cigarette-based portrait, while Hambling's contributions are described as chaotic. The review reflects a negative sentiment towards the overall presentation.

Musician Joy Crookes has expressed concerns about the rise of far-right politics in the UK and Ireland, describing the current climate as a 'dark time.' Following her sold-out performances at the O2 Academy in Brixton, Crookes highlighted the influence of nationalism and recent far-right marches in London, which have made her feel unsafe in her home country. She drew parallels to the 1970s when the National Front was at its peak.

Ride the Cyclone, a musical by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, is currently being staged at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London. The story follows six high-school choristers who, after a rollercoaster accident, find themselves in limbo, competing for a second chance at life. The production, directed by Lizzi Gee, blends eccentricity with a celebration of life amidst its dark themes.

Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio participated in a Q&A session at London's BFI Southbank, discussing their film 'One Battle After Another.' The event attracted a large audience, where the duo addressed various questions, balancing industry expectations with public interest. Their conversation highlighted the film's significance in the current awards season.

The 2018 play 'The Inheritance' provided an opportunity for personal and social reflection for an actor who portrayed roles including EM Forster and a young gay American dying of AIDS. Following the loss of his mother, the actor sought connections with the spirit and found that the play allowed him to explore matters of the heart during its world premiere at the Young Vic in London.

The British Airways ARC is set to open as a new live music venue in west London, boasting a capacity of 3,800. It will be located above Olympia's West Hall, enhancing the area's entertainment offerings.

The film adaptation of Max Porter's novella 'Grief Is the Thing With Feathers,' directed by Dylan Southern and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, has received a negative review. While Cumberbatch delivers an honest performance as a widowed children's author, the film's portrayal of grief is criticized for being contrived and lacking emotional depth. Key elements, such as the cause of death and the wife's appearance, are notably absent, detracting from the story's impact.